Shelby County Today

02/23/2016

James Travis Trayvonte Jordan, age 20, of San Augustine, Texas passed away Monday, February 1, 5 2016 during a fatal automobile and ATV accident in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 1pm at New Hope Baptist Church with interment at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. George Simon officiating.

Visitation will be held on the day of the service from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.

Survived by:

Parents: Mr. James & Mrs. DeShanna Holmes of San Augustine, Texas

Grand Parents:
Mrs. Mary Holmes Smith (Ricky) of San Augustine, Texas
Mrs. Jordan King of Many, LA
Mr. James Hart of San Augustine, Texas

Son, James Jordan Jr. of San Augustine, Texas

Daughter, Madison Tramp

Brothers:
Triston Jordan of San Augustine, Texas
Jamarious Washington of Mansfield, LA

Sisters:
Dejernel Jordan of Beaumont, Texas
Emily Holmes

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Services are under the direction of Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

02/22/2016

Edith Maurine Windham, 67, of Center, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at UT Health Center Northeast, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.  Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mrs. Windham was born October 10, 1948, in Center, to Doyce A. Green and Annie Lucille Williams Green.  She loved sewing, gardening and spending time with her church family. Mrs. Windham was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

She is survived by
Husband of almost 49 years, whom she loved very much: Roger Dale Windham of Center

Daughter: Angela Waller and husband, Bobby, of Center

Son: Max Windham and wife, Tracy, of Center

Grandchildren:
Erica Waller Berry and husband, Robert of Center
Cody Porter and Rebekah of Center
Dillon Porter of Center
JoAnna Waller of Center
Clayton Waller of Center

12 Great Grandchildren

Grandson-in-law: Michael Neuwirth and wife, Lauren Elise, of Center

Brother: Buck Green and wife, Kay, of Center

Aunts:
Mary and Joe Swagger of Beaumont
Jean Windham of Center

Stepbrother: Danny Windham and wife, Vonda, of Nacogdoches

Stepsisters:
Connie Fletcher
Cathy Lee
Debbie Sims
Patricia Bush
Donna Penny

Sisters-in-law:
Jerelyn Richards
Charlotte Hughes
Delores Windham
Donna Windham

Numerous other family members, church family and friends

Special Niece: Anita Killey

Special Friends:
Linda Hutto
Linda Noble
Linda Ceal Brown
Floye Parker

Preceded in death by
Parents: Doyce A. Green and Annie Lucille Williams Green
Stepfather: Dan Windham
Children: Joseph Windham; Sheila Windham Jones
Granddaughter: Heather Waller Neuwirth
Special Sister-in-law: Louise Windham

Pallbearers will be Cody Porter, Dillon Porter, Clayton Waller, Thomas Green Jr., Johnny Mac Windham and Robert Bright.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/21/2016

Betty Pridgen Dean, 85, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Roy Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Dean was born March 6, 1930, in Haslam, to Claude Pridgen and Lurline Glaze Pridgen.  Her hobbies included cooking and sewing.  She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching Aggie football.

She is survived by
Daughter: Beverly Jousan and husband, Frank, of Joaquin

Son: Rodney Dean and wife, Gearline, of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Dean Jousan and wife, Heather, of Pontotoc, Mississippi
Jeff Dean and wife, Ashley, of Joaquin
Mark Jousan and wife, Kristin, of Center
Brian Dean of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren:
Dylan Dean
Alaina Dean
Landree Jousan
Keagan Jousan
Luke Jousan
Webb Jousan

Sister: Barbara Coulter and husband, Jim, of Joaquin

Brothers:
Bill Pridgen of Joaquin
Richard Pridgen and wife, Sue, of Joaquin
Johnny Pridgen and wife, Barbara, of Joaquin

Uncle: Delvin Connell of Cut Off, Louisiana

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Claude Pridgen and Lurline Glaze Pridgen
Husband: C. Webb Dean
Sister-in-law: Jane Pridgen
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law: Harold and Aileen Springer
Aunt: Mary Connell

Pallbearers will be Dean Jousan, Jeff Dean, Mark Jousan, Brian Dean, Edward Springer, Steve Cockrell, Roger Balkcom, Billy Mack Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to First Baptist Church, PO Box 948, Joaquin, Texas 75954.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/19/2016

Patricia Ann Adkison, 53, of Logansport, LA, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Shreveport, LA.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Woolfe officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday February 20, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. 

She was born December 9, 1962 in Shelby County to Johnnie and Carolyn Ann (Cagle) Braxton. She worked for Logansport and Stanley Schools in the Cafeteria.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Johnnie & Ann Braxton, Brother, Johnny Lynn Braxton, Grandparents, Marion Thomas & Katherine Braxton and Uncle, Jim Braxton.

She is survived by:
Husband:
David Adkison of Logansport
2 Daughters: Ashely Adkison of Logansport
Christina Adkison of Logansport
Brother:
Thomas Glenn Braxton & wife, Kelly Jean of Center
Nieces & Nephew: Annie Jo Jones & husband, Brant of Longview
Carol Braxton of Logansport
T.J. Braxton of Joaquin
Great Nieces & Nephews:
Katelynn, Trenton, Alyssa, Sean, Noah & Kaysen 
Pallbearers:
Randy Dennis, Johnny Brittain, Jack Brittain,
Bro. Robert Remedies, Shannon Lansford & James Thompson
Honorary Pallbearer:
Huey Green

02/18/2016

Edward Cook, age 74, of Geneva, Texas, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at his home in Geneva, Texas.
 
Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at County Line Baptist Church with interment at Gasby New Zion Cemetery with Rev. Gaylon Taylor, officiating. Visitation will take place the day of the service from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Garner & Son Chapel and from 11:00 a.m. until Service time at County Line Baptist Church.  Final Viewing will be at the beginning of the Service.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Charles Cook of Geneva, Texas
Michel Cook (Tasha Bratchett) of Geneva, Texas
Tyrone Cook (Judy) of Galveston, Texas
Edward Cook, Jr. (Laketra) of Nacogdoches, Texas

6 Grandchildren

5 Sisters:
Cora Pearl White (Linson) of East Liberty, Texas
Lue Willie Rolle (Richard) of Lufkin, Texas
Mary Reed (Leroy) of Bellwood, ILL.
Everteen Dade (Fred) of San Augustine, Texas
Rachel Cook Roquemore (Richard) of Houston, Texas

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services are under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

02/18/2016

Jimmie Sue Robinett Murdock, 64, of Center, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 24, 1951 in Hobbs, NM. She was a member of First Baptist Church Center.

She is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Special Aunt, Carol Williams and Uncle, Billy McNesse.

She is survived by:

Parents:
Harry & Sue Murdock of Center

Father:
Jimmy Robinett

Her Special Baby Doll:
Patti

Sister:
Tina Parker & husband, Kenneth of Joaquin

Brother:
Harry Lee Murdock, Jr. & wife, Kristen of Bridge City

Nieces & Nephew:
Kelli Harris & husband, Adam of Springhill, LA
Kim Masters & Greg Scott of Nacogdoches
Kristen Masters of Center
Mackenzie, Matthew, Claudia & Savanah Murdock

Great-Nieces & Nephews:
Lauren, Tatum & Aspen Harris
Mallory Whiteside, Coy Scott & Victoria Masters

Numerous Special Aunts & Uncles

Special Nurse, Cathy Lee & the Staff of Green Acres Nursing Home

Pallbearers:
Ron Baker, Kenneth Parker, Austin Williams, Matthew Murdock, Charles Barr & Steve Barr

Honorary Pallbearer:
Tim Anderson

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

02/16/2016

Mrs. Thelma Henderson, 100, of Timpson, TX. passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center, TX.

Services will be 1pm Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church in Center, TX. A wake will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm Mt. Gillion Baptist Church. Interment will be at Mt. Gillion Cemetery in Center, TX. with Rev. R.L. Cotton officiating.

Mrs. Thelma Henderson is survived by:

Son: Troy (Wendy) Wallace of TImpson, TX.

Granddaughters:
Alexus Wallace of Timpson, TX.
Tahlia Wallace of Timpson, TX.

Brother: Milton Horton, Sr. of Timpson, TX.

Sister-in-law: Carrie Horton of Timpson, TX.

02/15/2016

Marilyn Sue Smith, 82, of Center, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. John Whitworth officiating.  Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Smith was born November 4, 1933, in Houston, to Eddie Lee Lock and Edna Odessa Tinsley Lock.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha.

She is survived by
Son: Gary Smith of Houston

Daughter: Sue Smith of Tenaha

Sister: Doris Laverne Jackson of The Woodlands

Sister-in-law: Rachel Smith of Tatum

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband of 53 years: Jame Warren Smith
Parents: Eddie Lee Lock and Edna Odessa Tinsley Lock

Pallbearers will be Stacy Clardy, Eric Endsley, Christopher Endsley, Bobby Smith, Mark Foster, Jesse Bounds and Don Dial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First National Bank Of Hughes Springs, 210 Main Street, Tenaha, Texas 75974.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/13/2016
Terry Wayne Keggereis, 55, of Stringtown, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, in Collin County, Texas.

Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Keggereis was born January 20, 1961, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Everett Paul Keggereis and Gladys Janette Burns Moore.  He loved playing his guitar, fishing, riding his motorcycle and flying his remote control helicopter. Mr. Keggereis was a member of Stringtown Baptist Church in Stringtown, Oklahoma.

Terry Keggeris was a father, a son, a brother and an Uncle. We have so many wonderful memories of him. He would always say, turn that frown upside down. He was quirky, funny and down to earth. He always wanted to teach you something you didn’t know.  Cheering you up when you were down, always encouraging others.  

If you were in need he always tried to help in some form.  One of Rachel’s favorite memories of him was him playing the guitar for Emma. She was 2, she was grinning from ear to ear. She absolutely loved it. Terry was so funny even without trying.

One of Codi's favorite comical memories of Terry was when we were all eating dinner at Ponchos. This young waitress came to take our order and immediately Terry asked her what was on her face? With a surprised look she said she drew on her eyebrows. It got really quiet. Then out of nowhere he asked if she used that pen around her lips too. Everyone started laughing including the waitress.

Terry was such a character. He knew his Bible from front to back, he loved sharing God’s Word with everyone. He was also one heck of a fisherman. One of Jennifer's fishing memories of Terry was when they came home to visit.

As soon as they walked in the door, Terry was so excited to show all of his fishing pictures. He caught over 600 lbs. of fish while offshore fishing one day. He was a bright soul. We all love and miss him dearly. Rest in peace Terry.

He is survived by
Sons:
Michael Keggereis of Highland Village, Texas
Terry Keggereis Jr. of Lewisville, Texas

Mother: Gladys Janette Moore of Stringtown, Oklahoma

Sister: Donna Lynn Self of Stringtown, Oklahoma

Brother: Tom Keggereis of Stockton, Missouri

Nieces & Nephews:
Vickie Allison and husband, Jake, of Texarkana, Arkansas
Janna Booth of Dallas, Texas
Codi Burleson and husband, Dakota, of Atoka, Oklahoma
Rachael Brubaker and husband, Josh, of Okinawa, Japan
Jennifer Gallow and husband, Nick, of Enid, Oklahoma
Jamie Tuttle of Enid, Oklahoma
Carrie Keggereis of Longview, Texas
Benjamin Keggereis and wife, Alicia, of New Orleans, Louisiana

Stepmother: Norma Keggereis of Rockwall, Texas

Preceded in death by
Father: Everett Paul Keggereis

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com